When is the best time to visit Thailand

If you are planning a trip to Thailand and trying to decide when is the best time to visit, this information might be able to help. 

The best weather in Thailand when it is dry and not too hot is from November to March.  This coincides with Thailand's high tourism season. During the high season, prices go up for accommodation

From March to May, it is the hottest time of the year, especially in the North of Thailand.  The south of Thailand however, stays fairly cool. 

The rainy season runs from July to October.  The rainy season however, can be a good time to visit, as it is the least busy and the weather is a little cooler.  Typically it only rains for an hour or two during the afternoon and the rest of the day is warm.

If you want a beach holiday even during the rainy season Koh Samet (a couple of hours from Bangkok) could be a good place to visit, as it doesn't get as much rain